BOCA RATON, FL – UTEP (6-1, 3-0 Conference USA), which became bowl eligible for the first time in seven seasons, will look to extend its winning streak when the Miners play at Florida Atlantic (4-3, 2-1 C-USA) on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. MT/6 ET at FAU Stadium.
The Miners and Owls can be heard on “The Home of UTEP Football” 600 ESPN El Paso with “The Voice of the Miners” Jon Teicher calling the action, former UTEP quarterback Mike Perez providing analysis and Mando Medina roaming the sidelines. The contest will be streamed on ESPN+.
UTEP is coming off its second bye week after beating LA Tech, 19-3, in the Sun Bowl on Oct. 16. FAU won at Charlotte, 38-9, on Oct. 21 as the Owls won their first road game of the season.
The Miners’ no. 9-nationally ranked defense is set to face on offense that averages over 30 points per game. The Owls are led by quarterback Univeristy of Miami transfer graduate student N’Kosi Perry, who’s thrown for 14 TD’s, only four interceptions and 1,696 yards on 119-of-194 passing. Johnny Ford leads the rushing attack at 403 yards (6.3 avg.) and three rushing scores. Ford’s also added 10 receptions for 160 yards and two more scores. Senior LB Caliph Brice leads the defense with 53 tackles (24 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss and five QB hurries. He’s added a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
“We’re getting ready for Florida Atlantic. They got to play last Thursday, so they have a little extra time…
